Plan your visit to Beseno Castle
Practical Info
Beseno Castle is about 20 km from Trento, and can be reached by taking the SS12 on the left Adige as far as Besenello. Coming from the south, the Castle is about 10 km from Rovereto; Beseno Castle can also be reached from the road that connects the Adige Valley to Folgaria. If you choose to travel by bus, please consult the page Trentino Trasporti.
PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY
Visiting Buonconsiglio Castle in Trento and its related sites Thun Castle, Beseno Castle, Caldes Castle and Stenico Castle may pose challenges for anyone with mobility difficulties.
BESENO CASTLE
Beseno Castle has stairs and other physical barriers and there are no elevators.
The last stretch of pedestrian road leading to the entrance has a steep slope, cobblestone ground, and uneven terrain in places.
In any case, it is recommended you contact the Museum (tel. 39 0461 492811 education@buonconsiglio.it) for more precise information regarding access arrangements.
OPENING TIMES
Beseno Castle is OPEN on Saturdays and Sundays. CLOSED on all non-holiday Mondays, December 25, and January 1.
- EXTRAORDINARY OPENINGS: Monday, April 21, Monday, June 2 and Monday, December 8, 2025, and every Monday in August 2025
- SPECIAL ENTRANCE: during weekday closing (except Mondays) it is possible to arrange entry by sending,during the 48 hours before your visit, a request to booking@buonconsiglio.it or by calling 0461 492811 (Monday to Friday: between 9.00 a.m. and 1 p.m.) upon payment in advance by bank transfer;
- PHOTOGRAPHS and video recordings for editorial, advertising and commercial use are only permitted with prior authorisation;
- DOG-FRIENDLY: all dogs may enter the museum gardens provided they are kept on a leash. Only small-sized dogs are allowed to enter if always carried in arms or in a carrier.
Choose the date of your visit to view the opening hours.
Scegli la data della tua visita per visualizzare gli orari
On closing days (except Mondays), it is possible to visit Beseno Castle, Stenico Castle, and Thun Castle upon advance payment via bank transfer. Please note that, for organisational reasons, a written request must be sent to booking@buonconsiglio.it or by calling 0461-492811 (Monday > Friday, 9 A.M. > 1 P.M.) at least 48 hours in advance.
PRICES
Full Price
7,00 €
Reductions
People aged from 15 to 26: 4.00 €
People aged over 65: 5.00 €
Families
Two adults with minors (up to 18 years): Pay only two full price tickets for the whole group: 14.00 €
One adult with minors (up to 18 years): Pay only one full price ticket for the whole group 7.00 €
Activities for families at fixed hours (Family price including entry) 8.00€
For holders of the Family Card and the Euregio Family Pass: Reduced price tickets for the parent(s) accompanying one or more children under 18.
Groups
Groups of at least 15 paying visitors (combined ticket for 5 locations does not grant access to the Museum): 5.00 €
- groups can purchase tickets online, ONLY if no invoice is required;
- if an invoice is required, please fill in the form for the desired location and send it to uff.amministrativo@castellodelbuonconsiglio.tn.it at least 5 working days before the date of your visit, indicating the method of payment:
- BESENO invoice request form
- the guided tour service is provided only upon verification of availability by contacting the museum’s Educational Service.
Concessions – Free Admission
- Teachers accompanying school groups visiting the Museum, or otherwise accredited by the Museum (EDUCard);
- People with disabilities and their carers;
- Professionals from the Heritage and Cultural sector (Ministry and Superintendence offices) and other affiliated bodies holding relevant proof of identity;
- Tour guides exercising their profession;
- Children up to 14 years of age*
- Groups of students from schools of all levels, both state and private;
- Italians resident abroad and enrolled in the registry office of Trentino municipalities (AIRE)
- All visitors on the first Sunday of every month from October to March.
* Proof of identity needed
GUIDED TOURS AND ACTIVITIES
Guided Tours
FOR GROUPS BOOKED AT THE MUSEUM’S EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (during Museum opening hours, in Italian) 80.00 €
FOR GROUPS BOOKED AT THE MUSEUM’S EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (during Museum opening hours, in a foreign language) 100.00 €
Educational Services
For classes and groups of students using the museum’s educational service, price per student, 3.00 €
CARDS
Visit To The 5 Castles
COMBINED TICKET FOR 5 LOCATIONS
Entrance to Buonconsiglio Castle, Beseno Castle, Stenico Castle, Thun Castle, Caldes Castle
- Full price 20.00 €
- Reduced 15.00 €
Museum Pass – Trento, Rovereto And Surroundings
The Museum Pass costs 22.00 euros and is valid for 48 hours. It can be extended to three months at no additional cost, with access to museums, castles and places of interest in Trento, Rovereto and the surrounding area.
Free entry included in the Card.